Senior Leader - Youth Centre

Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Oakville is seeking a Senior Leader to assist the Recreation Assistant in supervising the Town's Youth Centres, developing and delivering youth programs, and ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for participants.

The role requires evening and weekend availability, completion of screening checks, and participation in required trainings. This position may be filled on an as-needed basis through October 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• University/college program in Recreation Leadership, Youth Services, or related field.
• 3 years’ work or volunteer experience with youth, leadership abilities.
• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C from a WSIB-approved provider within last 3 years.
• CPI Non-violent Intervention Training and counselling/communication skills are assets.
• Strong problem solving and program planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing programming for the Town of Oakville Youth Centres, in collaboration with youth participants and staff.
• Assist in the delivery of registered programs or activities for the Town of Oakville.
• Assist in the supervision of the Centre during operating hours.
• Assist in needs assessment of youth issues at the Youth Centre.
• Ensure safety of participants and document accidents/incidents within 24 hours.
• Report health and safety incidents as per guidelines and notify staff.
• React to emergency situations following department procedures.
• Foster a positive, welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants and staff.
• Act as a role model and mentor for youth participants and promote healthy relationships.
• Maintain attendance of drop-in and registered participants.
• Support objectives and trainings in youth programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Youth engagement

Team collaboration

Education

University/college program in Recreation Leadership or related field

Job description

Posting Status: Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Closing Date: Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on October 30, 2026.

Please note this posting is for current and future opportunities for a Senior Leader and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and October 30, 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Recreation Assistant at our Town of Oakville - Youth Centre facilities and is responsible for assisting the Recreation Assistant in supervising programs and participants of the Town of Oakville - Youth Centres.

The duties of this position include:

• Assist in developing and implementing programming and activities for the Town of Oakville Youth Centres, in collaboration with youth participants and other Recreation and Culture staff.
• Assist in the delivery of registered programs or activities for the Town of Oakville.
• Assist in the supervision of the Centre during operating hours.
• Assist the Recreation Assistantwith needs assessment of youth issues at the Youth Centre.
• Ensure the continuing safety of all participants while at the program with the assistance of the Recreation Assistant. Advise and document all accidents/incidents immediately. All reports must be received by the department within 24 hours.
• Report and document all health and safety related incidents as per job training guidelines and report to Full Time staff immediately.
• React to emergency situations and behaviour management issues in accordance to department approved procedures.
• Foster a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants and staff.
• Act as a role model and mentor for youth participants. Encourage and promote positive social behaviour, healthy relationships with peers, community engagement and self-efficacy.
• Maintain accurate attendance of drop-in and registered participants.
• Support the objectives and philosophies of youth programming as established by the Recreation and Culture department.
• Actively participatein all department required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or completed a university or college program in Recreation Leadership, Youth Services, or a related field.
• 3 years’ work or volunteer experience interacting effectively and positively with young people, demonstrating strong leadership abilities.May also consider those with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly Standard First Aid with CPR C) from a WSIB-approved provider, issued within the last three (3) years and valid throughout the term of employment

• CPI Non-violent Intervention Training or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Counselling skills, behaviour management training and effective communications skills with a youth focus is an asset.
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification is an asset.
• Strong problem solving and effective program planning skills.

Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.

Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.

DATED: August 14, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.